4.56 Gears

[burak]

Does anyone know a reputable shop in or around Atlanta to install 4.56 gears?
Thanks,
Burak

[jameswh0]

Not sure... but I am thinking about getting gears as well and wondered what would be the best ratio for normal street performance. I do not race/track the S, but would like a little more performance under the hood. Any suggestions? Place to buy? As well as place to install as listed above... any drawbacks to doing this as well.

[Showstopper1969]

I think Rick's has those gears in stock...don't quote me on that though. I was thinking of doing those as well.:cheers:

[burak]

www.ricks2k.com (http://www.ricks2k.com)
www.hardtopguy.com (http://www.hardtopguy.com)

[jameswh0]

Does anyone in the club have these? 4.56 gears?

[afwfjustin]

Not sure... but I am thinking about getting gears as well and wondered what would be the best ratio for normal street performance. I do not race/track the S, but would like a little more performance under the hood. Any suggestions? Place to buy? As well as place to install as listed above... any drawbacks to doing this as well.

You'll get more "performance" out of the 4.77 gears. Most people get the 4.57 ones as a compromise because they don't want to be tached up as high in 6th gear. The 4.77s are 800 rpms above stock in 6th, and the 4.57 are 500 rpms above. I have driven both extensively and was MUCH happier with 4.77, but everyone has their own agenda.

Just to clarify, the gears aren't "under the hood" they are in the back of the car in the differential. The "gears" are a ring and pinion. The best way to go about getting them is to buy a differential with them already installed from Rick's (if you want 4.57) or Hardtopguy (if you want 4.44/4.57/4.77). Any shop or "weekend mechanic" should be able to install the diff. Expect to pay 100-250 for the diff install alone.

After all was said and done, my 4.77s cost me around 1500. They are now being sold to phrontrunna.

[jameswh0]

You'll get more "performance" out of the 4.77 gears. Most people get the 4.57 ones as a compromise because they don't want to be tached up as high in 6th gear. The 4.77s are 800 rpms above stock in 6th, and the 4.57 are 500 rpms above. I have driven both extensively and was MUCH happier with 4.77, but everyone has their own agenda.

Just to clarify, the gears aren't "under the hood" they are in the back of the car in the differential. The "gears" are a ring and pinion. The best way to go about getting them is to buy a differential with them already installed from Rick's (if you want 4.57) or Hardtopguy (if you want 4.44/4.57/4.77). Any shop or "weekend mechanic" should be able to install the diff. Expect to pay 100-250 for the diff install alone.

After all was said and done, my 4.77s cost me around 1500. They are now being sold to phrontrunna.

Thanks for the comments Justin. Not looking to do something just yet, but I will be looking for the opportunity to possibly buy a used one from someone. Thanks again!:goodjob:

[S2k Dude]

Does anyone know a reputable shop in or around Atlanta to install 4.56 gears?
Thanks,
Burak

I'd talk with John Blake at Blake Automotive, nothing but top reviews from club members.

[jameswh0]

I'd talk with John Blake at Blake Automotive, nothing but top reviews from club members.

Where is he located?

[S2k Dude]

Blake Automotive
80 Crestridge Dr.
Suwanee, GA 30024.
Phone 678-714-0240.
Contact: John Blake
jbauto@bellsouth.net

[burak]

Thanks a lot.

[jameswh0]

Blake Automotive
80 Crestridge Dr.
Suwanee, GA 30024.
Phone 678-714-0240.
Contact: John Blake
jbauto@bellsouth.net

John charges $650 for the labor or ~$1300 for the entire job... Just got an email from him.

[art03]

Met John Blake on Thursday and he gave me a look see at his shop, also his 05 rio S/C S2000.. very nice. Shop looked good also..I think he will be doing my service work. He is ordering me a set of the 4.56 gears ($1300 installed)

[jameswh0]

Met John Blake on Thursday and he gave me a look see at his shop, also his 05 rio S/C S2000.. very nice. Shop looked good also..I think he will be doing my service work. He is ordering me a set of the 4.56 gears ($1300 installed)

Let me know how that turns out for you.... when is the install?

[art03]

as soon as the gears get in. I left my car with him for service and install spoon snorkel. pick it up tomorrow =

[ShiftsAt9]

hey burak, i was wondering if the gears you ordered were 4.56 gears preinstalled to a differential and your just going to ship your diff. back to rick's, or you just ordered the gears itself? i'm very interested because i want to run this setup as well.

[art03]

had John Blake order the gears to be installed in my differential.